Safety and relief valves imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety and relief valves by the Republic of the Congo reached $5.6 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). Value fell 78% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 54 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 38 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 47 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from France (35%), Singapore (21%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 35% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 21% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| United States | $637K | 11% |
| Italy | $135K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $116K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $88K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $72K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $42K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.03 per kg, 76% above the world average of $42.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported safety and relief valves worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Singapore (21%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.03 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $42.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2023 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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